Plant Associate

WM•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Associate ensures waste is unloaded from vehicles, vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is staged for scanning and processing. The work must be performed safely and productively. The role operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The position is an on-site night-shift role on D Crew, working 5 PM to 5 AM on a weekly Wednesday–Saturday/Thursday–Saturday rotation. The stated base pay is $25.00 per hour, plus a 10% night-shift differential, paid weekly. The specific offer may depend on relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience; plant-environment experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow applicable health and safety directives, performance and conduct standards, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Unload waste from incoming vehicles.
Separate non-autoclavable waste for incineration.
Stage waste on the conveyor system or stack it for scanning in the Biotrack system.
Scan waste into the Biotrack system for recordkeeping.
Load autoclave bins or the incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
Place reusable containers on the tub wash line for decontamination and operate the tub wash unit, ensuring it functions properly.
Remove clean tubs from the wash unit, inspect them, and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Operate the tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs and ensure the unit functions properly.
Inspect oversized tubs and stack them for loading onto the assigned vehicle for reuse.
Decontaminate the cargo-carrying portion of vehicles, reload reusable tubs, and ensure there is no free liquid on the cargo-area floor.
Inform the plant supervisor when a vehicle is ready to be moved from the dock area.
Address housekeeping issues immediately, including cleaning spills, drying floors, and removing debris.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.